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Rifles Light Infantry and KOYLI
Regimental Association

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RIFLES
2007
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LIGHT
INFANTRY
1968-2007
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KOYLI
1755-1968
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    Association Member Remember KOYLI Fallen in Norway During WWII
    Colin Cranswick
    • May 3
    • 2 min

    Association Member Remember KOYLI Fallen in Norway During WWII

    Capt (Retd) Dickie Dutton, his wife Pippa, and Association Secretary Colin Cranswick as Standard Bearer have just returned from a 4 day...
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    The Rifles 15th Anniversary of their Formation
    Colin Cranswick
    • Feb 1
    • 1 min

    The Rifles 15th Anniversary of their Formation

    Today marks the 15th anniversary of the formation of The Rifles. The Rifles have evolved during that time and will continue to do so. ...
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    Commemoration of the 213th Anniversary of the Death of Sir John Moore - 16 January 2022
    Colin Cranswick
    • Jan 16
    • 2 min

    Commemoration of the 213th Anniversary of the Death of Sir John Moore - 16 January 2022

    The 213th Anniversary The anniversary of the death of Sir John Moore (Nov 1761- Jan 1809) at the Battle of Corunna, Northern Spain, is...
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    David Bowie's Connection to The KOYLI
    Colin Cranswick
    • Jan 8
    • 1 min

    David Bowie's Connection to The KOYLI

    Research carried out by Lynsey Slater, the Regimental Archivist at Doncaster's Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, has revealed singer and...
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    Former Commanding Officer Expresses Gratitude to Regimental Colleagues
    Colin Cranswick
    • Jan 8
    • 1 min

    Former Commanding Officer Expresses Gratitude to Regimental Colleagues

    Jim and Jeannie Parker wish to express their gratitude to the Regimental family for the kindness and generosity after the devastating...
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    Rifleman's Awards Dinner 2020 and 2021
    Colin Cranswick
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Rifleman's Awards Dinner 2020 and 2021

    Last night (24 Nov), at Guildhall in the City of London, The Rifles celebrated what makes our Regiment so special by recognising the...
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    Happy Birthday to Fred Adamson 102
    Colin Cranswick
    • Nov 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Happy Birthday to Fred Adamson 102

    Fred Adamson KOYLI veteran and Legion d’honneur recipient celebrated today his 102nd birthday on 15 Nov in Regimental style. Last year...
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    Norwegians Remember KOYLI Fallen
    Colin Cranswick
    • Nov 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Norwegians Remember KOYLI Fallen

    The following text and photographs have been received from Brit Kiddell in Norway we established contact with in 2019. Brit has laid...
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    Annual Regimental Memorial Service and Lunch 2 October 2021
    Colin Cranswick
    • Oct 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Annual Regimental Memorial Service and Lunch 2 October 2021

    The Rifles, Light Infantry, and KOYLI Memorial service and lunch was held on Saturday 2 October 2021 in the Lady Chapel of York Minster...
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    Minden Day Celebration - 1 August 2021
    Colin Cranswick
    • Aug 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    Minden Day Celebration - 1 August 2021

    On Sunday 1st August we celebrated Minden Day, the Regimental Day of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, with military, civic...
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    Minden Day 1 Aug
    Colin Cranswick
    • Jul 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Minden Day 1 Aug

    Annually on the 1st August we celebrate 'Minden Day' which was the Regimental Day of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. On this day...
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